Does the phone require a data plan from verizon once it is activated?
36096
If you plan to use it for Email, sync contacts with Windows Live, that data flows over the 3g. To send sms txt notes, or just to make it "ring" and here a voice, no. The big V will press for the 3G, makes them $$, no?
2026123
It's not a prepaid phone, I used it when I had my two year contract with Verizon. However, I am not sure if it can be used without a data plan.
300733
It will function as just a phone so no you shouldn't have to have a data plan. Having used the phone now for a few months, I couldn't recommend it. Reception is very poor.
89568
No this phone does not require any data plan. I have used the phone on a 25 a month month rate plan by pay as you go.
2173643
I work for Verizon Wireless, this phone is considered a multimedia phone so the data is "optional". If you are trying to activate via the web site & don't want the data plan choose the opt. for pay per use if you are on an older plan. You can also contact Customer service to activate without one & a data block can be added.
698137
This phone I purchased and had activated on my Verizon account but it is not a smart phone as does not require a data plan.
785682
Yes. After the phone is delivered, you will need to call Verizon and they will walk you through getting it activated. Most phones can be done by calling *228, but this one cannot.
1476138
no just pop in your sim and use What ever plan that's available . I used prepaid and I didn't need the data but it's ok to have . It's more of a feature phone like
921309
No you don"t. I have one and it does not require a data plan, if they start to charge you for one, you can cancel it and still be able to use the phone, but it is difficult to receive picture messages on.
779626
If your using your wifi at home to be able to use the device, NOT USING IT AS A HOTSPOT, then no data plan should be needed. If your going to turn the mobile hot spot on the device on then yes you do need a data plan
1532850
I do not have a data plan. I solely use wifi on this phone. I have a AT&T sim card. This cell phone works wonderful without a data plan.
767747
No i dont believe so. I have this phone and i don't have a data plan with it
2173640
I just got off the phone with Verizon. And they indicated that because this phone is not considered a smartphone, the data plan is not required.
720619
I am no longer with Verizon but when I had this phone it did not require a data plan last year. Within your online Verizon account you can select what data plan you want and the way to get around paying for a data plan is to select a "pay per use" plan that will only charge for data if you go online and use data. If you don't want to pay for a data plan I would go for the pay per use option but if you do plan on using data I would choose a plan. You can do all of this in you online Verizon account once you have the phone!
1447807
No a data plan is not required. However, if you are buying this phone to use with an existing phone plan that you have with AT&T; in order to avoid a data charge for a new smartphone through AT&T;, and you wanting to switch sim cards between the phones. AT&T; will *happily* add a data charge to this phone. Best bet is to cancel the service you have (if you are out of you contracted obligation) and use the sim that comes with the phone and follow the setup instructions that also come with the phone.
267466
no you do not have to have a data plan I have at one with AT&T; for several years great phone for talking and texting.
1775121
I'm unsure, mine has a sim card for service but u may be able to just have phone and text service without a data plan depending on who's offering the plan.